Detectives are following up a number of lines of inquiry into the murder of delivery driver Michael Pritchard who was killed 20 years ago.

The dad-of-one was murdered in Kirk Langley on Wednesday, November 12, 1997 after being run over by a man who was trying to steal his van.

Mr Pritchard, 54, was delivering parcels in The Cunnery, Kirk Langley when the incident happened on November 12, 1997.

Despite major media appeals at the time, including on the BBC show Crimewatch, Derbyshire police failed to find the killer and last week - on the 20th anniversary of Mr Pritchard's death - they launched a renewed appeal.

Mr Pritchard, who was working for Business Express, based in Stoke, at the time was killed while trying to prevent his van being stolen. The van was driven away at speed, running him over and dragging him a considerable distance along the road. He died instantly from the injuries he sustained.

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The driver appeared to be with two other men, who were in what is believed to be a Bedford Rascal van (E registered).

Since the incident officers have been trying to trace the driver of Mr Pritchard’s Sherpa van and the two men who know him, who were in a Bedford Rascal van.

Detective Inspector Toby Fawcett-Greaves who is leading the investigation, said: "Since re-launching the investigation we have had five calls in connection with the investigation which have led to numerous lines of enquiry.

"I would like to thank everyone that has contacted us and encourage anyone that still has any information relating to this inquiry to contact us.

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"Did the people involved tell you anything following the incident? Were you friends with them or in a relationship with them at the time? If so please contact our investigation team."

Michael Pritchard's widow, Hilary, spoke at the police press conference as part of a renewed appeal for information.

She said her life "ended" the day her childhood sweetheart was killed.

She said: "I'm always in Derbyshire and I always like to go to the old haunts that we used to walk, although I can’t walk as far now, it's just memories. I can't get out of that mind-set, I can't live my life."

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She said her husband "hated injustice" and has pleaded with people to come forward if they have any information that could help the investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation, even if they have previously spoken police, are urged to call police on 101, quoting incident number 409 9/11/17 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.